CNN 5 Things US Embassies Close, Global Markets Rattle, Secret Ingredients in Your Food and more
Mar 3, 2026
Diplomatic posts shut down across the Middle East amid threats and rising strikes in Iran and Lebanon. Global oil spikes send markets into turmoil. Congressional briefings and security re-vetting are being prepared. An investigation reveals dozens of unreviewed chemical ingredients in common foods.
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U.S. Embassies Close Amid Escalation With Iran
- U.S. closed embassies and warned Americans to leave as Iran continued strikes and retaliation fears rose.
- President Donald Trump said a "big wave of attacks on Iran is yet to come," signalling further escalation and Congress briefings on war powers this week.
War Opens New Fronts In Lebanon And Iran
- Israel expanded strikes into Tehran and Beirut, targeting Iranian military sites and Hezbollah compounds and ordering advances into Lebanon.
- CNN reported impacts near the Golan Heights and an Israeli strike on the compound tied to electing Iran's next supreme leader.
Markets Rattle As Oil Spikes And Stocks Plunge
- Global markets reacted sharply with U.S. oil up 9.2% and the Dow plunging over 1,100 points amid fears over Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
- Analysts warned a prolonged blockage could push oil to $100+/barrel and gas toward $4/gallon.